Oneness Foundation at CSW70: Championing Justice for Women and Girls

Join Us at the United Nations for a Historic Conversation on Gender Equality

March 9-20, 2026 | United Nations Headquarters, New York

A Pivotal Moment for Women’s Rights

The 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) represents a critical opportunity to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment on the global stage. As representatives from Member States, UN entities, and civil society organizations gather at UN Headquarters in New York, Oneness Foundation will be there—bringing the voices, experiences, and solutions from Nigeria’s most vulnerable communities to the forefront of international dialogue.

Why CSW70 Matters to Our Mission

For over a decade, Oneness Foundation has witnessed firsthand the interconnected challenges facing Nigeria’s women and girls. From the young mother struggling to feed her children, to the girl denied education because of cultural barriers, to the woman entrepreneur unable to access financial services—we understand that gender inequality is not just a women’s issue; it’s a barrier to community development, economic prosperity, and lasting peace.

CSW70’s priority theme—“Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers”—speaks directly to the heart of our work across Nigeria’s 36 states.

Our CSW70 Focus Areas

Access to Justice Through Legal Reform

Oneness Foundation’s groundbreaking work on the Foster Care Commission Bill demonstrates our commitment to systemic change through legislative advocacy. At CSW70, we’ll share insights from our journey navigating Nigeria’s legal landscape while advocating for vulnerable children—lessons that illuminate the broader challenges women face in accessing legal protections and remedies.

We’ll highlight how discriminatory laws and policies disproportionately affect women’s ability to protect their children, secure economic independence, and participate fully in public life.

Breaking Down Structural Barriers in Education

With over 25,000 educational kits distributed through our “Back to School” initiative, we’ve seen how education transforms not just individual girls, but entire families and communities. At CSW70, we’ll advocate for:

• Elimination of cultural and economic barriers preventing girls’ education
• Investment in educational infrastructure in underserved regions
• Comprehensive scholarship programs prioritizing girls from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Teacher training on gender-sensitive pedagogy

Economic Justice and Women’s Empowerment

Our women’s empowerment programs—providing skills training, microfinance support, and business development assistance—have enabled hundreds of Nigerian women to achieve economic independence. At CSW70, we’ll share evidence-based practices for:

• Creating inclusive financial systems that serve women entrepreneurs
• Addressing property rights and inheritance laws that limit women’s economic participation
• Building support systems for women-led enterprises
• Connecting women’s economic empowerment to improved child welfare outcomes

Protection from Violence Through Community Systems

The review theme—focusing on women’s participation in public life and elimination of violence—aligns perfectly with our community development approach. We’ll demonstrate how:

• Community-based protection systems can complement formal legal structures
• Women’s leadership in local governance improves safety and service delivery
• Integrated approaches addressing violence, education, and economic opportunity create lasting change
• Traditional institutions can be partners in transforming harmful practices

What We’re Bringing to CSW70

Real Stories, Real Solutions

Our delegation will share compelling testimonies from women and girls whose lives have been transformed through Oneness Foundation programs—not as victims, but as agents of change who overcame structural barriers through community support, legal advocacy, and economic opportunity.

Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations

Drawing from our work serving over 14,000 vulnerable children and 22,000 families across Nigeria, we’ll present data-driven recommendations for:

• Legislative reforms that promote gender equality
• Justice system improvements ensuring women’s access to legal remedies
• Community-based approaches complementing formal legal structures
• Cross-sector collaboration addressing root causes of gender inequality

Partnership Opportunities

CSW70 provides invaluable networking opportunities with international organizations, government representatives, and fellow civil society actors. We’re seeking partnerships that can:

• Amplify our advocacy for the Foster Care Commission Bill and related child welfare reforms
• Support scaling of proven programs addressing women’s and children’s vulnerabilities
• Facilitate knowledge exchange between Nigerian communities and global best practices
• Mobilize resources for comprehensive gender equality programming

Building Bridges Between Continents

Our unique cross-continental model—leveraging Nigerian diaspora communities in the United States to implement direct interventions across Nigeria—positions us to facilitate meaningful connections between international advocates and grassroots realities. We’ll showcase how diaspora engagement can accelerate progress toward gender equality goals.

The Oneness Approach to Gender Justice

At CSW70, we’ll demonstrate how our comprehensive, community-centered methodology creates sustainable change:

Holistic Intervention: Recognizing that gender inequality intersects with poverty, education access, healthcare availability, and cultural practices, we address multiple barriers simultaneously rather than treating symptoms in isolation.

Community Ownership: Our programs succeed because communities lead their own transformation. We provide resources, expertise, and support—but solutions come from within communities, ensuring cultural appropriateness and sustainability.

Systemic Change Advocacy: While providing immediate relief to vulnerable women and children, we simultaneously advocate for policy reforms that address root causes of inequality, creating enabling environments for lasting transformation.

Evidence-Based Practice: Every program incorporates monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems that generate evidence for advocacy while enabling continuous improvement and accountability to beneficiary communities.

CSW70 Events and Side Meetings

Throughout the two-week session, Oneness Foundation will participate in:

• Official CSW70 Sessions: Contributing to negotiations on agreed conclusions that will guide global action on women’s access to justice
• Side Events: Hosting and participating in focused discussions on community-based approaches to gender justice in Africa
• NGO Forums: Engaging with civil society organizations to share best practices and build advocacy coalitions
• Networking Receptions: Connecting with potential partners, donors, and collaborators advancing women’s rights

Special Invitation: Join Our CSW70 Side Event

“From Community to Commission: Grassroots Approaches to Women’s Justice in Nigeria”

Date and venue details to be announced

This interactive session will feature:

• Video testimonies from women beneficiaries of Oneness Foundation programs
• Panel discussion on overcoming structural barriers to justice
• Breakout sessions on replicable community-based models
• Networking opportunities with African women’s rights advocates

Registration ongoing. Contact: +234 (810) 055-1172 for Details

Why Your Support Matters

CSW70 participation represents a significant investment for Oneness Foundation—but one with extraordinary potential impact. Your support enables us to:

• Amplify Grassroots Voices: Ensure that Nigeria’s most vulnerable women and girls influence global policy discussions that will shape their futures
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Connect with organizations and government entities that can accelerate our mission and expand our impact
• Strengthen Advocacy Capacity: Gain insights, skills, and networks that enhance our effectiveness in Nigeria’s policy landscape
• Elevate Nigeria’s Leadership: Demonstrate Nigerian civil society’s innovative approaches to gender equality challenges facing the African continent

The CSW70 Opportunity

The Commission on the Status of Women is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. Established in 1946, CSW has been instrumental in shaping international standards and monitoring progress toward women’s rights.

CSW70’s agreed conclusions—negotiated by all UN Member States—will guide national and international action on women’s access to justice for years to come. By participating actively in this process, Oneness Foundation ensures that:

• African perspectives shape global gender equality frameworks
• Community-based solutions receive recognition alongside formal legal reforms
• The interconnections between women’s justice and child welfare gain visibility
• Nigeria’s innovative approaches influence policy discussions across developing nations

Get Involved

Support Our CSW70 Delegation

Your contribution directly supports:

• Delegation of travel and accommodation expenses
• Production of advocacy materials and documentation
• Hosting of side events and networking receptions
• Follow-up implementation of partnerships and commitments established at CSW70

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Join Our Virtual Delegation

Can’t travel to New York? Participate remotely through:

• Live streaming of selected sessions and our side event
• Social media engagement amplifying our advocacy messages
• Email advocacy encouraging your government’s support for strong CSW70 outcomes
• Prayer and solidarity with our delegation and the women they represent

Partner With Us

Are you an organization working on women’s rights, child welfare, or community development? Let’s explore collaboration opportunities:

Email: info@onenessfoundations.org
Website: www.onenessfoundations.org

Spread the Word

Help us build momentum for CSW70 by:

• Sharing our CSW70 updates on social media
• Organizing viewing parties for our virtual sessions
• Connecting us with media outlets covering gender equality issues
• Introducing us to potential partners and supporters in your networks

Looking Beyond CSW70

Our CSW70 participation is not an isolated event—it’s part of our long-term strategy for creating systemic change that improves lives across Nigeria. The relationships built, lessons learned, and commitments secured at CSW70 will:

• Strengthen our Foster Care Commission Bill advocacy with insights from international best practices
• Enhance our women’s empowerment programs through new partnership resources
• Elevate our organizational profile, attracting support for expanded programming
• Build our capacity for effective policy engagement at national and international levels
• Create solidarity networks supporting our mission for years to come

The Future We’re Building

Imagine a Nigeria where:

• Every woman and girl can access justice systems that protect their rights and dignity
• Legal frameworks actively promote gender equality rather than perpetuating discrimination
• Communities recognize women’s leadership as essential to development and peace
• Girls grow up believing they can achieve anything, unrestricted by gender-based barriers
• Women’s economic empowerment is recognized as fundamental to family and community welfare

This is the future Oneness Foundation is working to build—one family, one community, one policy reform at a time. CSW70 represents a powerful opportunity to accelerate this vision by connecting our grassroots work to global movements for gender justice.

Stay Connected

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